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[CFP] 2009 SPICES conference (13-15 November, 2009)

2009 SPICES
Call for Paper announcement

Conference Theme: Agency, Activism, and Alternatives
Date: November 13-15, 2009
Venue: SungKongHoe University and Vabien Suites(Seoul, Korea) 1
Host: Institute for East Asian Studies (IEAS), SungKongHoe University
Contact: 2009spices@gmail.com
Address: Institute for East Asian Studies (IEAS), SungKongHoe University, 1-1 Hang-Dong, Guro-Gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: +82 2 2610 4707 / 2610 4739 | Fax: +82 2 2610 [...]

Posted 30 June 2009 § call for papers ‡ Comments (0) °

Korean indie sensation: Jang Gi-ha and Faces

Jang Gi-ha and Faces (장기하와 얼굴들) is the most sensational among Korean pop music in 2008. Not beacuse of catch tune and dancible rhythm with good looks and powerful choreography, but becasue of heart-touching lyrics to young generation and retro-turned-into-fresh rock sound with the attitude of social looser. The music style reminds me of college [...]

Posted 13 May 2009 § 200 words § publication ‡ Comments (5) °

Korea Goes Pop by Mark Russel

A book about Korean pop culture by Mark Russel; Pop Goes Korea : Behind the Revolution in Movies, Music, and Internet Culture (Stone Bridge Press (January 1, 2009).
Contents
Introduction
Korean History: A Primer / Modern Pop Culture / A Note on Korean Language / Acknowledgement
1. The Deal
Saving the Cinema / CJ Entertainment / A Per-History / The [...]

Posted 08 April 2009 § publication ‡ Comments (0) °